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On Irish Slang
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We have been in Ireland for about two months now, but it doesn’t take that long to notice that Ireland is very different from the United States. The people are different, the food is different, and the buildings here have a distinct history that just isn’t the same back home. One of the biggest differences I have notices so far has been in the language. Since coming to Ireland, I have noticed how different the same language can be in different countries. Every country has its own slang, but Irish English is truly a language of its own. I have had whole conversations with Irish people here where I have understood maybe half of the things they’re saying.
Fries = chips (probably the most important thing to know)
Cheers = thanks
Fun = craic or gas
excellent/awesome = deadly
Good = class
It’s going well = routine
To make fun of/tease = take the piss
Guinness = the black stuff
No bother = no bodge (this one BOTHERS me)
Jesus = jaysus
Yaaaaaassssss = yurt (I hate this one too)
Hello, welcome = you are all very welcome here
Being productive = sucking on diesel